FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY – EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVISION
“Due to the red weather warning for Friday, and in response to government warnings, we are having to operate on an emergency level to ensure safety for patients and staff.
FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY – EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVISION
“Due to the red weather warning for Friday, and in response to government warnings, we are having to operate on
Physiotherapy – self referral
How do I get physiotherapy or a walking aid? If you would like to see a physiotherapist and are over
NHS Lothian text communication
Please see this update from NHS Lothian regarding communication you may receive from hospital. Instead of a letter, you may
GP practices under pressure
Please see the letter below from the Lothian Local Medical Committee (LMC) which helps explain why General Practice is no
Weight Loss Injection
There is still a shortage of GLP1 injections which are used primarily for diabetic patients. There has been much publicity
New Physiotherapy led pain classes
A new physiotherapy led class to support anyone living with chronic pain has been established. The introductory session looks at
Notice of Scam message
If you receive a call from a number beginning 07760 asking you to update your GP records or you will
Prostate Tests
For further information about prostate symptoms and PSA screening please see here. As PSA testing alone is not considered sufficient
Health Visitor Clinic
The drop in clinic restarts Wednesday 18th October 2023 from 9.30 -11.00am and will run every Wednesday in the Health
Thinking of quitting smoking?
Quit Your Way Scotland Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland. You can contact Quit Your Way Scotland for free by: — phoning a Quit Your Way Scotland advisor on 0800 84 84 84— chatting online with a Quit Your Way Scotland advisor Most … Read more
Get help with pain in your muscles, bones and joints
Problems with muscles, bones and joints are known as musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There’s a lot you can do at home to help your recovery from most injuries or conditions relating to these areas.
Patient Contact Details
Please could we ask that all patients check we have the correct contact details for themselves. A correct address and
Group A Strep & Scarlet Fever
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
It’s OK to Ask
When you understand what’s going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment.
Organ and Tissue Donation—Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones In Doubt
If you’ve made your organ and tissue donation decision, tell your family and friends. Because if your loved ones know your decision, it’ll make it easier for them to ensure it is honoured.
Support for Unpaid Carers
Support for Scotland’s Unpaid Carers. A carer is anyone who looks after a friend or family member due to old age, addiction, disability, physical or mental illness
Improve your mental wellbeing at Mind to Mind
If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or low, or having problems sleeping or dealing with grief – find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful.
Please be considerate to our staff
Help keep us going. Please support health and social care staff.
Abusive behaviour causes mental and physical harm to our staff, leading to time off work and less time with patients.
Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccinating children aged 5 to 11-years
Waiting list for colposcopy
NHS Inform has a wealth of information if you have COVID-19 symptoms. If you need further medical advice call your GP practice or call 111 when your GP practice is closed.
Travel Health and Vaccinations
If you think you require vaccines and/or a malaria risk assessment, you should make an appointment with a travel health professional.
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT – West Lothian drop in sessions re-opening
ALL OUR DROP-IN SESSIONS ARE RE-OPENING FROM TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2022 We can: • Support people living with cancer, their
New Pharmacy Hub
To further support GP practices, a new service is being launched to implement a remote pharmacy hub, which will deal predominantly with
Do not turn up at your Practice without an appointment.
Do not turn up at your practice without an appointment. Phone first or follow the advice on our website.
Public Holidays and other dates when the surgery is closed
The Practice will be closed on the following days: